Why Live in Gratiot-Grand
Gratiot-Grand in Detroit is characterized by its brick Colonial Revival homes, bungalows, and American Foursquares. While some homes are newly renovated with updated flooring, bathrooms, and kitchens, others may require significant repairs. The neighborhood features streets lined with closely spaced houses interspersed with vacant lots. Residents have access to several parks, including Sylvester-Seyburn Park, which offers a basketball court and mature trees, and Dueweke Park, which has a playground, basketball court, and shaded picnic areas. The Butzel Family Recreation Center nearby provides various activities such as dance classes, arts and crafts, and game nights. The Detroit Auto Show, a major event in the automotive industry, is a notable highlight, raising funds for local children's charities. Gratiot-Grand is well-connected with sidewalks leading to bus stops on major streets like Van Dyke Street, Macke Avenue, and Gratiot Avenue, and drivers can easily reach downtown Detroit via Gratiot Avenue or Interstate 94, just a mile north. Local dining options include Southern Fire for southern-style comfort food and Belle Isle Pizza for Detroit-style pizza, wings, and sandwiches. Grocery shopping is convenient with Harbortown Market offering Michigan-made products and Save A Lot providing discount groceries on Gratiot Avenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gratiot-Grand a good place to live?
Gratiot-Grand is a good place to live. Gratiot-Grand is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Gratiot-Grand has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.4 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $54,460 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 12.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Gratiot-Grand are renters, with 50.9% of residents renting and 49.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Gratiot-Grand can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Gratiot-Grand neighborhood guide.
Is Gratiot-Grand, MI a safe neighborhood?
Gratiot-Grand, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Gratiot-Grand?
The median home price in Gratiot-Grand is $259,990. If you put a 20% down payment of $52,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,340 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $57K a year to afford the median home price in Gratiot-Grand. The average household income in Gratiot-Grand is $54K.
What are the best public schools in Gratiot-Grand?
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Home Trends in Gratiot-Grand, MI
On average, homes in Gratiot-Grand, Detroit sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Gratiot-Grand, Detroit over the last 12 months is $383,774.
Median Sale Price
$383,774
Median Single Family Sale Price
$259,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$259,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
